Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroicized
Verb
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This clearly suggests that idealized online self-presentation can inflate social impressions but may create disappointment when offline reality does not match expectations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
These values were generally shared by his employers at Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets, organisations idealized as the polar opposite of Emperor Palpatine's authoritarian dictatorship from a galaxy far, far away.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to the filing, the system provided noose-tying instructions, romanticized suicide, and discouraged seeking help.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the chatbot provided detailed instructions, romanticized suicide methods, and discouraged the teen from seeking help from his family while OpenAI's system tracked 377 messages flagged for self-harm content without intervening.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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But readers have also criticized Hoover for the book and movie’s portrayal of abuse, which some argued glamorized domestic violence.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Roast until cheese is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Lightly sweetened with hot honey, this cornbread uses red Fresno chiles for a little subtle spice.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Heroicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroicized. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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